Comcast Billing Transfer Error Leaves Customer Disputing Unauthorized Late Fee
A Comcast/Xfinity customer's account transfer to a new address introduced an apartment-number error that generated a disputed balance and late fee. A representative confirmed the charge was a mistake and promised correction, but the fee was never removed and the customer was later told they were fully responsible despite documented notes confirming otherwise.
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